Sights and sounds

What: Did you know Canada’s busiest airport has tours to show you what happens behind the scenes? A list of available dates are available online, and with so many sold out, make sure to plan your tour soon! As an added bonus, the tour is free. Where: 3111 Convair Drive, Mississauga When: June 2, 4, 6, and 10

What: The annual music and arts festival returns this month with a mix of indie and hip-hip, and some epic headliners including Father John Misty, and Ghostface Killah. From Port Lands to clubs and free gigs, NXNE has you covered.Where: Various venuesWhen: June 13 to 19

What: Back this summer after a successful inaugural year, Bestival’s arts and music festival was relocated from Centre Island to Woodbine Park. This year’s headliners include The Cure, and our personal fave, Tame Impala.Where: Woodbine Park, TorontoWhen: June 11 and 12

What: Canada’s Wonderland’s Kingswood Music Theatre will play host to Tobymac, Hawk Nelson, For King & Country, among others. Your tickets include park admission the day of the show.Where: Canada’s WonderlandWhen: June 18

What: Toronto’s Pride Festivities is bigger than ever, with a celebration beginning June 1 and ending July 3. The Parade itself takes place on July 3, but the month long lineup includes the 1st Annual Pride Day at Centreville, Trans March, Dyke March, Second City shows, Human Rights lectures and panels, and much much more.Where: Various venuesWhen: June 1 to July 3

What: The 28th annual Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival takes place over a weekend, with almost give hundred athletes expected to take part. Head down to the Island to check out and cheer the teams.Where: Centre IslandWhen: June 18 and 19

What: Possibly one of our favourite line ups this summer, Field Trip is back with incredible headliners like The National, Robyn, Santigold, and local love, Jazz Cartier.Where: Fort York & Garrison CommonWhen: June 4 and 5

What: Stars, music, and parties are heading this way soon. The award show formerly known as the MMVA’s is back with host Gigi Hadid, as well as headliners Alessia Cara, Nick Jonas, and Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.Where: Much Music headquarters, 299 Queen St WestWhen: June 19

What: Fill your world with sax and piano this month as the annual 10-day TD Toronto Jazz festival returns. Headliners include Sarah McLachlan and Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings.Where: Various venuesWhen: June 24 to July 3

What: Get your dance on! The Toronto Tango Festival celebrates Argentine Tango with workshops for all levels during this four day celebration.Where: Lithuanian Hall, 1573 Bloor St WestWhen: June 9 to 12

What: Basically a festival that brings together clowns and physical theatre artists. The festival is in its 11th year, and you probably shouldn’t head near the venue if you have coulrophobia.Where: Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst StreetWhen: June 8 to 12

Selected gigs

What: Trapsoul’s Bryson Tiller headlines a massive double bill with Anderson .Paak. Tiller returns after his sold out show at the Phoenix. Keep an eye out for .Paak, also destined to headline his own shows soon.Where: Echo BeachWhen: June 3

What: A high school and Warped Tour fave, Motion City Soundtrack has come along way since they formed in 1997. They are in town for their final tour as a band. Sad face.Where: The Opera HouseWhen: June 7

What: Brit rockers Mumford & Sons announced three summer dates in Canada, including this month’s stop in Toronto. Touring in support of their latest album, Wilder Mind, Marcus Mumford & the boys are bound to put on an unforgettable gig.Where: Molson Canadian AmphitheatreWhen: June 13

What: Dallas Green is touring his 2015 release If I Should Go Before You, popping into the hood this month for two dates with Hannah Georgas on day one, and Shakey Graves on the second day.Where: Molson Canadian AmphiteatreWhen: June 17 and 18

Sips and eats

What: Christmas time for craft beer lovers, that’s what! The province-wide celebration of the craft brewing industry will feature over 70 brews over 9 days.Where: Various venues across ONWhen: June 10 to 19

What: Christmas for ribs lovers! The 16th annual Ribfest is set to take the stage, and Rotary Etobicoke invites you to join. The event offers a KidzZone, two stages, and lots of ribs.Where: Centennial Park, 256 Centennial Park RdWhen: June 30 to July 3

What: Torontonians descend to College Street for the annual celebration of Italian cuisine. Extended patios, music, and food will fill the neighbourhood until 1 am on Friday and Saturday night.Where: College Street, between Bathurst and ShawWhen: June 19 to 21

What: A three-day destination event that showcases wine, beer, cider and spirits returns to chill beach side. Accompanied by live music and food, it’s what we all truly love about summer in the city.Where: Sugar BeachWhen: June 16 to 18